Seat68 Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 7 minutes ago, bickster said: um... wasn't Hopkins barred from Twitter? I thought so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefanAVFC Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 13 minutes ago, bickster said: um... wasn't Hopkins barred from Twitter? This be an Insta post quoted on Twitter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted October 7, 2020 Moderator Share Posted October 7, 2020 1 hour ago, StefanAVFC said: This be an Insta post quoted on Twitter Ah, Ok Ta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 Derek Chauvin, the cop charged with killing George Floyd has posted his $1m bond and is out on the streets. Sure this will go down well. Wonder which lovely people helped him with the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 (edited) Can't say I agree with the need for an internal investigation. Its not as if its now a mandatory requirement before a game. Les Ferdinand was right, its message has ben lost. Actions needed not empty gestures Quote Newport County chairman Gavin Foxall says he will investigate why the teams did not take a knee before their 1-0 League Two win over Tranmere Rovers. Foxall said the gesture, in support of Black Lives Matter, was "something the referee instigates before a game". English Football League (EFL) guidance states: "Clubs should try to mutually agree an approach before each match. "Match officials are briefed to facilitate any variation of request(s)." https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/54587533 Edited October 21, 2020 by Xela correct linky added 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyblade Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 3 hours ago, Xela said: Can't say I agree with the need for an internal investigation. Its not as if its now a mandatory requirement before a game. Les Ferdinand was right, its message has ben lost. Actions needed not empty gestures https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/54587533 Just looks like they're trying to find out why, and if they were following the guidelines. Don't think they'll get reprimanded for not doing it. It's a nice gesture, but it should be treated as such, just a gesture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted October 22, 2020 VT Supporter Share Posted October 22, 2020 Just watched the first episode of Grayson Perry's Big American Road Trip on All 4. Some really interesting conversations with black Americans in there, recommended viewing. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seat68 Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 9 minutes ago, mjmooney said: Just watched the first episode of Grayson Perry's Big American Road Trip on All 4. Some really interesting conversations with black Americans in there, recommended viewing. This was on my list but didn’t actually put it on my playlist. Thanks for the reminder. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chindie Posted October 22, 2020 VT Supporter Share Posted October 22, 2020 10 minutes ago, mjmooney said: Just watched the first episode of Grayson Perry's Big American Road Trip on All 4. Some really interesting conversations with black Americans in there, recommended viewing. It's a very interesting series. It goes outside of race in the latter episodes, particularly the second one which asks some questions of the liberal world in the US. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanoiVillan Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 This guy is a member of the legislature of this country. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Follyfoot Posted November 9, 2020 VT Supporter Share Posted November 9, 2020 5 hours ago, HanoiVillan said: This guy is a member of the legislature of this country. It’s also makes her sound like some kind of underworld villain you never see the face of just a shadow whose name is whispered with fear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ml1dch Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 8 minutes ago, Follyfoot said: It’s also makes her sound like some kind of underworld villain you never see the face of just a shadow whose name is whispered with fear Or the ironically-cast henchman in a straight-to-video Guy Ritchie rip-off. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Follyfoot Posted November 9, 2020 VT Supporter Share Posted November 9, 2020 10 minutes ago, ml1dch said: Or the ironically-cast henchman in a straight-to-video Guy Ritchie rip-off. “Yeah go tell the fackin Indian you caaant” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted November 10, 2020 Author Share Posted November 10, 2020 Is the word coloured when describing someone racist ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davkaus Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 On 21/10/2020 at 17:42, Xela said: Can't say I agree with the need for an internal investigation. Its not as if its now a mandatory requirement before a game. Les Ferdinand was right, its message has ben lost. Actions needed not empty gestures https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/54587533 I did mean to ask over the past couple of games, at what point do we stop doing this? I have to admit, I assumed it would be a one off a few months ago. Is this now just something that happens until racism is defeated (i.e., forever). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomav84 Posted November 10, 2020 VT Supporter Share Posted November 10, 2020 19 minutes ago, Demitri_C said: Is the word coloured when describing someone racist ? i was surprised to be honest, because i believe 'person of colour' is fine? i dunno, he seemed to apologise at the time and gave a logical explanation. not sure i agree with the outrage 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefanAVFC Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 25 minutes ago, Demitri_C said: Is the word coloured when describing someone racist ? It is no longer accepted, no 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam-AVFC Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 21 minutes ago, Demitri_C said: Is the word coloured when describing someone racist ? I'm 28 and I can't remember a time in my life when I didn't know not to use it. You can argue all you want over how it is less offensive than other words, but the simple fact is people have known for decades it can be seen as offensive and for someone to still use it shows they are not equipped for the modern world or being wilfully ignorant. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomav84 Posted November 10, 2020 VT Supporter Share Posted November 10, 2020 1 minute ago, Sam-AVFC said: I'm 28 and I can't remember a time in my life when I didn't know not to use it. You can argue all you want over how it is less offensive than other words, but the simple fact is people have known for decades it can be seen as offensive and for someone to still use it shows they are not equipped for the modern world or being wilfully ignorant. i'm not equipped for the modern world then...i genuinely had no idea. can't personally remember an instance of me using it though, but honestly didn't know it was seen as offensive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 2 minutes ago, tomav84 said: i was surprised to be honest, because i believe 'person of colour' is fine? i dunno, he seemed to apologise at the time and gave a logical explanation. not sure i agree with the outrage There are some nuanced differences in contemporary terminology. It is such light lifting to try to respect the differences and the people who may take umbrage with a particular word or term. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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